Welcome to the Glorious Food Glossary

Kuhol

gbcon2000@yahoo.com (Gloria) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:57:39 +0000

Kuhol is the Filipino word for edible snails known as escargot in French and Schneken in German. Kuhol is most often cooked in the Philippines with coconut milk and they are now being served as an appetizer in some big restaurants in the Philippines serving traditional Filipino food.

Kuhol cooked in coconut milk is called Ginataang Kuhol.

Kuhol is called Bisukol in Ilocano.

Personal Note: The last time I ate Ginataang Kuhol was when i was pregnant with my only child while I was still working as a Statistical Researcher in the Philippines. My office was near the school where my younger sister was studying to be a Physical Therapist. It was long time ago, my son is now 26 years old and my sister is now an accomplished Physical Therapist. I miss Ginataang Kuhol, but in Bremen, Germany whereI am living now with my German husband, I have no idea where to buy fresh Kuhol and cook Ginataang Kuhol, the Filipino way.

Tote Tante

gbcon2000@yahoo.com (KG) — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:31:28 +0000

Tote Tante refers to a well-loved hot drink from Germany, particulary in Sylt during wintertime/ winter season which is made from a mixture of rum, chocolate drink, whipped cream and bits and pieces of chocolate.

Tote Tante is the German term which is literally translated as "dead aunt".

Sylt is the largest German island in the North Sea, occupying an area of about 38 square miles.

Tinabal

gbcon2000@yahoo.com (Gloria) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:44:51 +0000

Tinabal refers to a Visayan salted/fermented fish; one of the fermented fish products that is popular in the Visayan Island of the Philippines, specifically a traditional fish product of Leyte Province. It is like a Bagoong (fish paste) but with a minor variation. Tinabal is said to have a peculiar flavor and Aroma different from other Bagoong or fermented fish products from the Philippines. Tinabal is eaten as a main dish added to vegetables, or fried and sauteed with tomatoes or as an appetizer.

There are two (2) kinds of Tinabal according to the kind of fish used in its preparation:

(1) Tinabal Molmol is popular in the Municipality of Bato which is made from Molmol or parrot fish (Scarus albipunctatus). Tinabal Molmol is prepared the whole year since Molmol is available all year round. Molmol is also known as Aliyak-Yak, Loro, Mulmul, or Bontogon.

(2) Tinabal Manko is popular in the coastal towns of Sagod, Bontoc, and Cariaga which is made from a fish called locally as "Tulingan or frigate fish (Auxis thazard).

Leyte Province is located in the Visayas Island of the Philippines.

I have been to Leyte, and nobody offered me Tinabal. I miss the opportunity to eat a local delicacy from my own country. Making this glossary is an eye opener for me, I get to know more about other countries through their food and also my own. It is just a pity that I am so far away from my country to try out some of these delicious foods now. The more I read about the foods of other countries, the more I miss the Philippines. I am missing my mom's cooking, her Tortang Patatas and Tapang Baka. My Tiya Monique' Escabeche, my Auntie Mayang's Baradibud, Tata Milio's Papaitan, my sister Agnes' Callos. I wish I am a child again enjoying all these dishes.

Inihaw na Saba / Inihaw na Saging na Saba

gbcon2000@yahoo.com (Gloria) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:56:11 +0000

Inihaw na Saging na Saba (grilled plantain or cooking banana called Saba in the Philippines) refers to a Filipino snack made of Saba, a cooking banana variety, peeled and skewered and cooked over charcoal. It is made of half ripe banana, when the banana is still a bit unripe and still a bit tough and not so yellow and overipe.

Inihaw na Saging na Saba is often found in the Tagalog- speaking region of the Philippines, like Laguna and Marinduque. They are sold as street foods.

Some said that this is a boring snack compared to other Filipino banana snack, like Turon at Minatamis na Saging with milk and shaved ice, but I learned to like it, with just enough ripeness and sweetness, I think this is a healthy snack option. Maybe I enjoy eating Inihaw na Saba because it reminds me all the time of my summer vacations in the home province of my mother where my grandfather lived until he died. It was my grandfather who bought the first Inihaw na Saging na Saba which I ever tasted while walking along the beach in Torrijos, Marinduque.
In San Pablo City, Laguna where my husband and I kept a house, there are lots of vendors selling “inihaw na saging”. I have not eaten Inihaw na Saba for a long time now, I have not found Saba in Germany, only cooked and packed boiled Saba imported from Vietnam in my favorite Asian store in my city, but there is nothing quite like our Inihaw na Saba. Soon I am home, I hope to be able to find time to travel around my country and enjoy once again its great culture.

Patlican

gbcon2000@yahoo.com (Gloria) — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:51:07 +0000

Patlican is a Turkish word for "eggplant". Eggplant , Aubergine or Patlican has a special place in Turkish cuisine. It is said that Patlican of Turkey with its brown-green cap, velvety purple skin, firm and slim body, has a richer flavor than that of its relatives found in other countries. There are a lot of Turkish dishes which uses Patlican as an ingredient. Patlican is used in various Turkish dishes, such as Kitir Patlican, Alinazik, and many more.

In Germany, the Patlican which can be bought in the vegetables markets or supermarkets are big and round and so fresh, mostly coming from Turkey and Spain. But sometimes it is Hard to find them, but just find a Turkish vegetable market and you will have them when in season. What we have in the Philippines are long and slender type. We almost cook the eggplant the same way as Turkey except that we never use yoghurt or cream with our eggplant dishes. In the Philippines, we grill or roast them, we make it a salad with only tomatoes and vinegar as dressing. It is also one of the most frequently used vegetables in the Philippines since it is cheap and versatile. Seeing the wonderful recipes from Turkey and Greece using eggplant makes me appreciate the eggplant more. We grew up with almost just grilled eggplant omelette (Tortang Talong) or potato omelette as our lunch and I was so ashamed to show it to my classmates, now I am proud to have such a great mom who invented a lot of eggplant dishes so we can survive.

Balisungsung

gbcon2000@yahoo.com (GG) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:31:46 +0000

Balisungsung refers to a Filipino native food made of white rice in or wrapped in banana leaves. Balisungsung is said to be the specialty of the Malolos in the province of Bulacan. In Bulacan province, Balisungsung is a staple food and mostly seen served during fiestas, special ocassions, big parties and family gatherings. Balisungsung is like an individual serving of rice wrapped beautifully in banana leaves, each wrapped serving is equivalent to a scoop of rice.

Balisungsung is nota dessert or a snack. It is intended to be eaten with favorite Filipino food dish as a substitute for normal everyday plain steaming white rice.

Panara

gbcon2000@yahoo.com (Gloria) — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 05:13:49 +0000

Panara refers to the food from the Visayas Region of the Philippines made of sauteed upo (bottle gourd) garlic, onion and shrimps, and salt and pepper to taste. When the upo is already done, all the liquid mus be drained, and then cooled. The cooked ingredients are then wrapped with lumpia wrappers, fold or form into triangles and then deep fried until golden brown.

Upo is very cheap in the Philippines, and Panara is one of the best ways to use them, we just usually sautee Upo in the Philippines and by wrapping it and make it like a Samosa and spirng rolls is a great way to make use of this cheap vegetable product.

Ginarep

gbcon2000@yahoo.com (Gloria) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:19:03 +0000

Ginarep refers to a Filipino food, particularly of the Bicol Region made of sauteed shrimp and grated fresh corn with garlic, tomatoes and onions with either vegetable or chicken broth. Malunggay leaves are added towards the end of cooking.

Ginarep is called in another Philippines province, Pampanga "Suam na Mais", but instead of Malunngay leaves, they add pepper leaves or Dahon ng sili.

Balakwit

gbcon2000@yahoo.com (Gloria) — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 04:19:25 +0000

Balakwit, a type of edible seashell found and consumed in the Philippines, particularly in Marinduque, Philippines. Marinduque is an island near Quezon Province .

My friend who lives in Cebu, in the Visayas Island of the Philippines said that this seashell is called Aninikad in Cebu and usually cooked with coconut milk or gata.

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Sampinit

gbcon2000@yahoo.com (Gloria) — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 08:31:54 +0000

Sampinit a red fruit being sold in San Pablo City, Laguna market in March probably in summer months, the seller said it is called rasperries in English. Picture will be posted later

Tips & Hints: How to Cook Eggs

gbcon2000@yahoo.com (Kanzi) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:12:35 +0000

1. Soft Boiled Egg

• Place egg in a cooking pot and cover with cold water with a few drops of vinegar.
• Heat water until it gently simmers (not a full boil) and cook for three (3) minutes.
• Perfect for breakfast or brunch and served with toasted or newly-baked bread.

Welcome to the world of food!

gbcon2000@yahoo.com (Gloria) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:48:39 +0000

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to the world of food!

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